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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen

by Lamy

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German-made entry-level fountain pen with a durable plastic body and steel nib, refillable with cartridges or a converter and bottled ink.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor recommends pairing it with a bottle of ink for a pen that lasts a year or more of writing and remains fun to use.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    Rec: buy a Lamy Safari fountain pen and a bottle of ink. That'll last you for a year, or more.

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